Driver of vehicle in custody after manhunt

MASSENA - The driver of a vehicle who fled on foot after being pulled over by police on state Route 37 is now in custody.

New York State Police, Border Patrol, St. Lawrence County Sheriffs Department and Massena Village Police had been involved in a manhunt Friday afternoon at the intersection of state Routes 37 and 56 for the driver of the vehicle who fled from police after being pulled over.

State police initiated a traffic stop on state Route 37 and the driver of the vehicle fled on foot. Police searched a wooded area in the field adjacent to Stewarts Shop. Assisting them were helicopters from the New York State Police and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as well as a canine unit.

More information will be posted when it becomes available.

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